US Bridges

Ripple RD over Long Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 500 Southeast of SR 0048 · Structure no. 000000000052757

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ripple RD over Long Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ripple RD over Long Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,023 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRipple RD
CrossesLong Run
Location500 Southeast of SR 0048
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32792, -79.81617
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,340 (2024)
Projected traffic10,023 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ripple RD over Long Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ripple RD over Long Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Ripple RD over Long Run carry?

About 7,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ripple RD over Long Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ripple RD over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).